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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (April 16) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will continue the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill 2014 and Government officials will speak on the Bill. If this Bill is supported by Members and receives its Second Reading, it will go to the Committee Stage.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2014 will be introduced into the Council for First and Second Readings. Second Reading debate on the bill will be adjourned.
The Secretary for Home Affairs will move a proposed resolution under section 34(2) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to amend the Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Po Leung Kuk laid on the table of LegCo on February 26, 2014.
Mr Andrew Leung will move a motion under Rule 49E(2) of the Rules of Procedure of LegCo. The motion states: "That this Council takes note of Report No.16/13-14 of the House Committee laid on the Table of the Council on April 16, 2014 in relation to the Rating (Exemption) Order 2014".
In addition, Members will ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, all of which require written replies.
The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Please note that the agenda is subject to change, and the latest information about the agenda could be found in the LegCo Website.
Members of the public are welcome to observe the proceedings of the meeting from the public galleries of the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. They may reserve seats by calling 3919 3399 during office hours. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Members of the public can also watch or listen the meeting via the web broadcast system on the LegCo Website.
Ends/Monday, April 14, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:40
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